Wiltshire

World-famous gardens, villages and ancient landscapes along with some lesser-known gems, there are plenty of places in our care in Wiltshire that can provide a fun day out.

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Stourhead

A Palladian house and world-famous landscape garden with a magnificent lake reflecting classical temples, a mystical grotto and rare and exotic trees.

Lacock

Country house with monastic roots, once home to William Henry Fox Talbot, inventor of the photographic negative

Avebury

Ancient stone circle ane museum in the heart of the Avebury World Heritage Site.

Mompesson House

Homely and welcoming 18th-century townhouse in the heart of Salisbury's Cathedral Close

Great Chalfield Manor

Charming fifteenth-century manor house with Arts and Crafts garden

Alfred's Tower

Triangular tower named after King Alfred who raised his standard here in 878

An adult and group of children walk through the grounds at Stourhead, Wiltshire with the bridge in the background

Family-friendly places in Wiltshire

An autumn view of the Pantheon and the Palladian Bridge at Stourhead.

Gardens and parks in Wiltshire

Family visitors in the Cloisters at Lacock Abbey, Wiltshire

Houses and buildings in Wiltshire

Aerial view of Figsbury Ring Neolithic and Iron Age site, with sweeping views of the surrounding countryside on a sunny day in Wiltshire.

Castles and forts in Wiltshire

Low light casts long shadows across the Henge at Avebury, Wiltshire

Countryside areas in Wiltshire

Visitors with a dog enjoying an autumnal walk on the estate at Wallington, Northumberland

Dog-friendly places in Wiltshire

A family group wearing winter coats sit at a wooden outside table with takeaway hot drinks cups

Between 12 and 21 September, everyone is welcome to discover hidden histories and local stories with a packed programme of free things to do during Heritage Open Days 2025. Find out where you can visit.

Heritage Open Days

Between 12-21 September 2025, Heritage Open Days welcomes everyone to discover hidden histories and local stories with a packed programme of free things to do. Find out where you can visit.

Heritage Open Day at Baddesley Clinton, Warwickshire

Making new friends, working in amazing places, and knowing that you're helping a great cause - just three great reasons to volunteer with the National Trust in Wiltshire.

Search volunteering opportunities in Wiltshire

Volunteering at Avebury

If you or your workplace are interested in volunteering at Avebury and the Wiltshire landscape, here’s everything you need to know about joining the team.

Visitors and room guide reading an archive newspaper in the Kitchen at Avebury Manor, Wiltshire

Volunteering at Great Chalfield Manor

When Jennifer Connor became a garden volunteer at Great Chalfield for a summer she had no idea of the effect it would have on her life and future. Read more about her story here.

Flower border beside a stone path with the Well Court behind at Great Chalfield Manor, Wiltshire

Supporter groups in Wiltshire

There is one National Trust supporter group in Wiltshire where you can join to meet like-minded people, make new friends and learn more about the work of the National Trust.

Sheep grazing green grass in front of the ha-ha at Lacock Abbey in Wiltshire on a warm autumn day

The Wiltshire Chalk Partnership

Learn more about the Wiltshire Chalk Partnership and its ambition to help restore and create precious chalk grassland habitats.

Whether you’re looking to travel by bus, train, bike or foot, there are many places in Wiltshire you can visit without a car.

Places you can visit in Wiltshire without a car

Whether you’re looking to travel by bus, train, bike or foot, there are many places that we care for in Wiltshire that you can visit without a car. Here’s a little more information that can help you plan your a car-free day out.

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Walking the landscape: residency exhibition

Avebury, Marlborough, Wiltshire

As 2025 National Trust Avebury artist in residence, Sarah Hobley has spent the year exploring the Avebury landscape through a series of short walks. The experience has been recorded on the pots in this special exhibition.

Unseen Colour by Werner Bischof: Photography Exhibition

Lacock, near Chippenham, Wiltshire

In collaboration with Magnum Photos, discover works of previously unseen colour by World War 2 photojournalist and Magnum photographer, Werner Bischof.

Sculpture exhibition in Avebury Manor Garden

Avebury, Marlborough, Wiltshire

This autumn, the garden at Avebury Manor becomes an outdoor gallery, hosting a range of beautiful sculptures and artwork set against the backdrop of colourful seasonal planting.